2012 Franklin County Candidate Guide - Washington
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2012Franklin County
Candidate Guide
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Election Partners,
We are pleased to provide you with this Candidate guide as one of many tools to help you navigate the 2012 elections season. Whether you are a candidate, campaign manager or citizen interested in the elections process this guide will answer many of your questions. Your most comprehensive resource, however, is the Franklin County Elections website: www.co.franklin.wa.us/auditor/candidates.php.
Additionally, the Franklin County Auditor’s election staff will help you with questions you weren’t able to answer in the guide or online. Contact them directly at (509) 545-3538 or [email protected].
Our goal is to provide an election process that is honest, transparent, and responsive to the needs of all eligible citizens. By consistently working to increase the accessibility and efficiency of Franklin County’s elections services, we will promote an informed and participatory electorate confident in the integrity of all elections conducted in Franklin County; In that spirit we will be offering a candidate workshop to be held at the Franklin County Elections Center:
2012 Candidate Workshop 116 N 3rd Avenue Pasco, Washington Tuesday, May 22nd @ 6:00 p.m. Call 545-3538 or email [email protected] to RSVP
The elections staff and I appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Matt BeatonFranklin County Auditor P.S. Please note that the Candidate guide does not take the place of local, state or federal laws.
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Table of Contents
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2012 Offices up for Election 2Online Resources 3 Calendar 4Candidate Filing 5-6 Candidate Statements, Photos and Videos 7
Letter from the Auditor
Calendar 9Voter Data and Map Requests 10 Local Sign Ordinances 11State Sign Ordinances 12
Primary Election Day 13Calendar 14Ballot Processing 15
Calendar 16
Registration Deadlines, Military Ballots, AVU 17 Calendar 18
Calendar 19Understanding Election Night Results 20Certification 21Oath of Office 22 Voter and Election Data Request Form 23-24
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Filing fees are based on the salary at the time of filing for office.
2012 Offices Open for Election
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Office Term Incumbent Filing Fee
Federal (file with Secretary of State)
U.S. President (Partisan) U.S. Vice President (Partisan)
4 year term 4 year term
Barack H. Obama Joseph R. Biden
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State (file with Secretary of State)
U.S. Senator (Partisan) U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 (Partisan) Governor (Partisan) Lt. Governor (Partisan) Secretary of State (Partisan) State Treasurer (Partisan) State Auditor (Partisan) Attorney General (Partisan) Commissioner of Public Lands (Partisan) Superintendent of Public Instruction (Nonpartisan) Insurance Commissioner (Partisan)
6 year term 2 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term
Maria Cantwell Doc Hastings Christine Gregoire Brad Owen Sam Reed Jim McIntire Brian Sonntag Rob McKenna Peter J. Goldmark Randy Dorn Mike Kreidler
$1740.00 $1740.00 $1668.91 $939.48 $1169.50 $1169.50 $1169.50 $1517.18 $1216.18 $1216.18 $1169.50
State Legislature (file with Secretary of State)
State Senator, 9th District (Partisan) State Representative, 9th District, Position 1 (Partisan) State Representative, 9th District, Position 2 (Partisan) State Senator, 16th District (Partisan) State Representative, 16th District, Position 1 (Partisan) State Representative, 16th District, Position 2 (Partisan)
4 year term 2 year term 2 year term 4 year term 2 year term 2 year term
Mark G. Schoesler Susan Fagan Joe Schmick Mike Hewitt Maureen Walsh Terry R. Nealey
$421.06 $421.06 $421.06 $421.06 $421.06 $421.06
State Judicial (file with Secretary of State)
Supreme Court Justice, Position 2 (Nonpartisan) Supreme Court Justice, Position 8 (Nonpartisan) Supreme Court Justice, Position 9 (Nonpartisan)
6 year term 6 year term (s/f) 6 year term
Susan Owens Steven C. González Tom Chambers
$1642.21 $1642.21 $1642.21
State and County Judicial (file with Secretary of State)
Superior Court Judge, Position 1 (Nonpartisan) Superior Court Judge, Position 2 (Nonpartisan) Superior Court Judge, Position 3 (Nonpartisan) Superior Court Judge, Position 4 (Nonpartisan) Superior Court Judge, Position 5 (Nonpartisan) Superior Court Judge, Position 6 (Nonpartisan)
4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term 4 year term
Bruce Spanner Robert G. Swisher Craig J. Matheson Cameron Mitchell Vic L. VanderSchoor Carrie L. Runge
$1488.32 $1488.32 $1488.32 $1488.32 $1488.32 $1488.32
Franklin County (file with County Auditor)
County Commissioner, District 1 (Partisan) County Commissioner, District 2 (Partisan)
4 year term 4 year term
Brad Peck Robert E. Koch
$897.80 $897.80
Public Utility District (file with County Auditor)
Commissioner, District 3 (Nonpartisan) 6 year term Stuart Nelson $216.00
Precinct Committee Officer (file with County Auditor)
One representative from each major party per precinct (Partisan) 2 year term $0.00
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www.co.franklin.wa.us
The Franklin County Election Department website has everything a candidate will need to run for office. You will find the following resources online:
Voter Turnout Data & Election StatisticsThis information is updated regularly to assist the candidates and the media.
Archived Election ResultsHere you will find past results from 1990 up to the most current election. Also included in the Archived Elections page are precinct by precinct results.
Commonly Used FormsCandidates can make requests for voter data, maps, and returned ballot information.
Current Election PageNew and updated information is posted here throughout the election.
www.pdc.wa.gov
Filings Required by the PDCMany local candidates are required to file campaign disclosure records with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The PDC, a state agency, was created by an initiative of the people. It provides public access about finances of campaigns and candidates, including contributors and expenditures.
Who Must File Each candidate or campaign should review the PDC rules to determine if they are required to file.
Obtaining Rules and FormsCampaign rules and forms including political advertising information are available from the PDC web site. Elections staff are not able to answer questions concerning PDC rules.
Contacting the PDCJennifer Hansen (360) 586-4560 [email protected]
Chip Beatty (360) 586-0616 [email protected]
Online Resources
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Candidate Filing Begins!
In-Person: 8:30 AMOnline: 9:00 AM
Candidate Filing Candidate Filing Candidate FilingLast day to file for office In-Person: 5:00 PMOnline: 4:00 PM
First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail
Last day for candidates to withdraw Last day to submit your
candidate statement and photo
LEGAL HOLIDAY Memorial Day
Auditor’s Office Closed
Video production week (Contact Mike Greif, Tri-Tech 509.222.5810)
Video production week (Contact Mike Greif, Tri-Tech 509.222.5810)
Video production week (Contact Mike Greif, Tri-Tech 509.222.5810)
First day to submit your candidate statement and photo Lot Drawing at 9:00am @ Courthouse (Open to Public)
Candidate WorkshopElection Center 116 N 3rd Ave Pasco, WA 99301
6:00-7:30pm
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Filing by MailBeginning April 30, 2012, candidates may submit their Declaration of Candidacy by mail to the Auditor’s office. All filings must be received by May 18th at 5:00pm. Filings received earlier than April 30th or after May 18, 2012 will be considered invalid and returned to the candidate. Any applicable filing fee must also accompany the declaration of candidacy.
Filing by E-mail or FaxCandidates may submit their Declaration of Candidacy by fax or e-mail beginning May 14th. Filing fees must be received by 5:00pm on May 18th. A hard copy of the candidates declaration must be received no later than 7 calendar days after filing.
Filing In-person Candidates may file In-Person at the Auditor’s office beginning Monday, May 14th at 8:30am. In-Person filing will close on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 5:00pm.
Online FilingCandidates may file online beginning at 9:00am on Monday, May 14, 2012. Online filing provides candidates with the option of paying their filing fee by credit or debit card. Online filing will close on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 4:00pm.
Filing FeesFiling fees are based on the salary of the office at the time of filing. For offices with a salary over $1,000 the filing fee is 1% of the total salary. For offices with a salary of $1,000 or less, the filing fee is $10.00. No filing fee is required if the position is paid for attending meetings (per diem), with no fixed annual salary. Filing fees are not refundable.
Filing Fee PetitionA candidate who lacks sufficient assets or income at time of filing may submit a filing fee petition in lieu of the filing fee. The filing fee petition must contain valid signatures of registered voters who support the candidate and are registered within the district. Each signature is equal to a dollar of the filing fee. Candidates may not submit part filing fee petition and part filing fee.
Candidate Filing May 14 -18, 2012
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Candidacy QualificationsEach candidate must be an elector of the jurisdiction for which they are filing. If the position is noted by district number, the candidate must be an elector of the jurisdiction and must live within the district for which they are filing.
Withdrawal of DeclarationAny candidate may withdraw their Declaration of Candidacy until 5:00pm, on Monday, May 21, 2012. The withdrawal form can be submitted at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office.
No Filings for an OfficeIf no candidate files for a partisan, judicial, or non-partisan office, a special three day filing period will be called by the Secretary of State or County Auditor. If there are no filings after the special filing period, the office will be void and removed from the ballot.
PrimaryAll cities, towns and districts shall be subject to a Primary.
For Partisan offices, primaries are required. If more than two candidates file for the same position only the two candidates with the most votes will advance to the General Election. If a candidate does not receive at least one percent of the votes cast, they do not advance to the General Election.
For Nonpartisan offices, primaries will be required if more than two candidates file for the same position. Only those positions having more than two candidates filing will be on the Primary ballot. The top two candidates with the most votes will advance to the General Election.
Lot Drawing
A lot drawing will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 9:00am in the Auditor’s Office located in the Franklin County Courthouse. All candidates and public are welcome. The drawing will determine the order in which the candidates names will appear on the Primary ballot.
Candidates for the General Election will appear on the ballot based off the number of votes received in the Primary Election. If the office did not appear on the Primary Election ballot, order will be determined by prior lot drawing results. The lot drawing is open to the public.
Candidate FilingMay 14 -18, 2012
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Candidate Statement and Photo
After your filing has been approved, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Secretary of State’s Office. This e-mail will guide you through the process of submitting your candidate statement and photo. Please note: the candidate statement submitted will be used for print and video productions. Also, the same statement will be used for both the Primary and General Election.
Candidate Statement Format
• Word limit - 200 words or less.• No columns, images, signatures or letterhead.• No bullets or special characters.
Candidate Photograph Format
• Must have been taken within the last five years.
• Must show only the candidate’s face, neck, and shoulders in the manner of a portrait.
• Must exclude other images, such as the candidate’s hands, anything held in the hands, or other people.
• Must not show the candidate wearing a uniform (including judicial robes) or hat or any article of clothing or headpiece bearing an insignia.
• Must have a plain background.
• Must not be a cartoon, caricature, or image that does not accurately portray the candidate.
Candidate Video - Format• Videos will be hosted on the Franklin County Election
Department website and YouTube page.
• The same statement used for print will be used for video.
• Video produced will be used for both the Primary and General.
• Videos are limited to 2 minutes in length.
• Must not show the candidate wearing a uniform (including judicial robes) or hat or any article of clothing or headpiece bearing an insignia.
• Video production week is May 29 through June 1.
• Contact Mike Greif at Tri-Tech (509) 222-5810 to schedule a video shoot.
• No charge to the candidates.
The videos are produced by high school students at the Tri-Tech Skills Center who are learning digital video and TV Production.
Submitting your statement and photoBy Email:
• Email to: [email protected]
CD:
• You may bring a CD to the Auditor’s Office 1016 N 4th Ave in Pasco.
Statements and photos must be received by 5:00pm on May 25th.
Questions or trouble submitting?
Contact our office immediately by phone or email at (509) 545-3538 or [email protected]
Candidate Statements, Photos & Videos May 25, 2012
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Last day to mail Military and Overseas ballots for the Primary Election
Last day for candidate video production (Contact Mike Greif, Tri-Tech 509.222.5810)
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Last day for mail-in and online voter registrations and transfers for the Primary Election
LEGAL HOLIDAY Independence Day
Auditor’s Office Closed
Last day ballots can be mailed for the Primary Election
Final day to file as a write-in candidate for the 2012 Primary
Last day for in-person registration for the Primary Election
Target date for mailing Franklin County ballots
Accessible Voting Units available
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Pricing ChartPrecinct MapsVisit the Franklin County Election Department website to view or download electronic precinct maps or to order paper copies.
Mailing LabelsCandidates interested in direct mailing can purchase pre-printed mailing labels.
Voter DataRegistered voter data including name, address, precinct, registration date and last election voted is available upon request. These lists are limited by state law for political use only. To request a voter data file visit our website or call our office at (509) 545-3538.
MatchbackMatchback reports include the names of voters who have returned a ballot for the current election. Reports are made available the first day ballots have been returned. Requests for these reports can be made online.
Voter Data & Map Requests
Prices for Lists, Disks, Labels and Maps
Information on registered voters is available on paper printouts, formatted disks, or laser labels. When requesting information, please complete the form available from the Elections Department. All services must be paid in Advance. Lists and labels of voters obtained shall be used for political purposes, and cannot be used for commercial purposes (RCW 29A.08.720)
Printed Listings $0.10 per page + $10.00 basic charge
Lists are available for voters, as well as absentees, in precincts or districts. Information may be sorted by either name, address, precinct, or district. (In estimating the cost, 12 registrant records are on each page.)
Printed Labels $0.006 per label + $10.00 basic charge
“Matchback” absentee labels are available beginning twenty days prior to the election and ending on Election Day.
Printed Copies $0.15 per page
Election results, lists, reports, etc.
Matchback Files $10.50 + $2.00/day
“Matchback” files / labels are available beginning twenty days prior to the election and ending on Election Day.
Electronic File Transfers (except for matchbacks) No Charge
Precinct by Precinct Election Results $5.00 per election printed
Precinct Maps $10.00 per map
Formatted Disc $25.00 per disc
For further inquiries on pricing and information, please contact the Elections Department at (509) 545-3538.
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Local Sign Ordinances
This courtesy notice is provided to inform you of certain City of Pasco requirements regarding the placement and retrieval of temporary campaign and election signs.
First and most importantly, election signs placed in the City right-of-way, especially signs larger than 2-3 square feet in area or more than 3 feet in height, pose a public safety hazard if they are situated in a manner that obstructs the view of oncoming traffic at street intersections and driveways.
The best way to ensure your signs do not obstruct line of sight at corner lots and intersections, is to locate the points 20 feet to the rear of intersections (with streets, alleys or driveways) by projecting a straight line from one point to the other, across the abutting lot or yard. The triangle formed by the connection of the points is considered a clear view triangle wherein signs cannot exceed 3 feet in height. In other areas on the property or lot outside and behind the triangle, you may place signs that stand over 3 feet in height.
Second, in planting strips requiring regular City maintenance and mowing, and at corners with decorative landscaping, campaign signs may be removed without notice to protect City equipment and personnel from harm caused by signs or sign parts tangling with their equipment. Election signs should not be posted in those particular areas.
Last, posting of signs on utility poles, light poles or on public sidewalks is prohibited and placement of signs on private property without the property owner’s permission is strongly discouraged. All election signs, regardless as to their location must be removed no later than ten (10) days following the date of the election.
If you have any questions regarding election sign placement please call me at (509) 545-3441.
Sincerely, View Triangle Example:
Mitch Nickolds, CBO Inspection Services Manager
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State Sign Ordinances
Dear Candidate: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) wishes to take this opportunity to advise political candidates about the placement of campaign signs and placards along state highways. Revised code of Washington (RCW) 47.42, the Highway Advertising Control Act, regulates signing on Interstate highways, Primary highways, and highways that are part of the Scenic and Recreational system. Signs erected on private property adjacent to these highways must comply with the Highway Advertising Control Act, rules contained in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 468-66, and applicable local agency sign codes. In accordance with WAC 468-66-050, Sign Classifications and Specific Provisions, temporary political campaign signs are identified and regulated as a type of on-premise sign intended to expresses a property owner’s endorsement of a political candidate or initiative. Prior to placing signs, WSDOT recommends checking with the property owner for approval, and to determine property line locations. Campaign signs are allowed under the following regulations: 1) Temporary political campaign signs are limited to a maximum size of thirty-two square feet 2) Temporary political campaign signs must be removed within ten days following the election 3) Sign installers must have permission of the underlying property owner prior to placing signs 4) Temporary political campaign signs are subject to all other applicable provisions of RCW47.42 and WAC 468-66 that pertain to Type 3 on-premise signs In addition to the above restrictions, the erection of temporary political campaign signs within the right-of-way of all state highways is prohibited. Accordingly, signs placed within the right-of-way of any state highway are subject to removal by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Also, RCW 47.36.180(1) states in part that it is unlawful to erect any structure, sign, or device visible from a city street, county road, or state highway the simulates any directional, warning, or danger sign likely to be mistaken for such a sign. Therefore, a campaign sign cannot be designed in a manner that resembles an official traffic control sign. If you should have any questions about the placement of campaign signs along state highways, please contact Pat O’Leary at (360) 705-7296 or [email protected] We sincerely hope that candidates for public office will observe the laws and regulations enacted to limit driver distraction and protect and preserve the roadside beauty of our state. Thank you in advance for your courtesy in this matter. Washington State Department of Transportation 12
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Where can I find Election Results?Election officials will begin tabulating results at 8:00pm on Election Night. Results will first be released to our Media/Election Center at 8:15pm and then posted online at www.co.franklin.wa.us.
Where is the Election Center?The Election Center is located at 116 N 3rd Ave in Pasco. Everyone is welcome to gather at the Election Center to await the Election Results.
When will the results be updated again?The Election Department will process all newly returned ballots and update the results daily following Election Day. You can see when the next update is scheduled by viewing the Election Results online.
Can I come observe?The entire election process is completely open to the public, candidates and media. You can come observe the Election Staff receive, open, and prepare the ballots for tabulation and tabulate the ballots.
It’s the day after Election Day, who was elected?No one yet. Not until the results are certified by the Canvassing Board is anything official. Primary Elections are certified 15 days after Election Day.
This time allows for Military and Overseas voters’ ballots to arrive. Voters also have the opportunity to clear up any challenged ballots prior to Certification Day.
Will there be a recount?In a Primary Election, with 3 or more candidates, the candidate with the most votes advances to the General Election. When 2 of the 3 candidates have a margin of votes that is less than 150 votes and a quarter of 1 percent, a recount will be conducted to determine the 2nd candidate to move forward to the General Election.
For ballot measures, if the margin is less than 2,000 votes and less than one-half of 1 percent of the votes cast, then a recount is mandatory. The state decides whether to use a machine or hand recount. There are no recounts on local measures.
Primary Election Day
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Primary Election Day! Ballot tabulation at 10:00am Election results available at 8:15pm
Primary Certification Day
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Ballot Inspection @ 2:00pm at the Franklin County Election Center
Ballot Inspection at 2:00pm
Ballot Tabulation at 4:00pm
Ballot Inspection at 2:00pm
Ballot Tabulation at 4:00pm
Ballot Duplication at 10:00am Ballot Tabulation at 4:00pm
Election staff reconciles and audits election
Pre certification at 1:30pm at Franklin County Election Center
August
Final day for Secretary of State to certify Primary returns
Ballot Inspection @ 9:00am at the Franklin County Election Center
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Securing the Ballots
All voted ballots are kept in secure storage when not being processed. Secure storage must enable detection of unauthorized access and may include the use of numbered seals and seal logs, or a mechanism to document entry. Secure storage, when used in regard to balloting, does not necessarily require a locking mechanism.
Ballot Processing The Outer EnvelopeCounty Auditors may begin processing envelopes containing voted ballots as soon as they are received. The County Canvassing Board, or a designated staff member of the Elections Department, will verify the voter’s signature on the outer envelope to the signature on the voter’s registration record. The postmark on the outer envelope is also verified. With the exception of overseas and service voters, the envelope must either be postmarked no later than the day of the election or deposited in the County Auditor’s Office, a polling location, or a designated deposit site not later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. The date of signature on the oath on the outer envelope is considered the date of mailing for overseas and service voters. If the signature on the outer envelope matches the signature on the voter’s registration and has a valid postmark, the envelope moves to the next step in the process. If the signature on the envelope is missing or does not match the signature on the registration record, the voter is notified. The Secrecy SleeveAfter signatures are verified, ballots are removed from envelopes in two distinctsteps. First, outer envelopes are opened and all inner secrecy sleeves are removed and placed aside in a tray or batch. All empty outer envelopes are then secured away from the work area prior to the next step. Second, all ballots are removed from the secrecy sleeves. This two-step process prevents the identity of a voter being connected to a ballot. Election staff will verify that no ballots remain in the envelopes by looking through the small viewing holes punched through both the outer envelopes and secrecy sleeves.
Ballot Processing
Ballot Inspection
Ballots must be inspected prior to tabulation. The inspection process consists ofthoroughly examining each face of every voted ballot and each target area. Electionworkers look for physically damaged ballots, ballots that are unreadable andmight not be correctly counted by the machine, marks that are different from thosespecified in the voting instructions, stray marks, tears or creases in the ballot, andwrite-in votes. Such ballots may be duplicated or referred to the County CanvassingBoard for determination.
Ballot Duplication
Ballots that are damaged or not readable by the tabulator must be duplicated whenthe intent of the voter’s mark is clear. A voter’s intent is determined by guidelinesprovided by the Secretary of State in “Statewide Standards of What is a Vote.” Theguide is available at www.vote.wa.gov/elections.Ballots are duplicated, resolved, or adjudicated by teams of two employees fromthe County Auditor’s Office or Elections Department. A unique control number isassigned to each duplicated ballot. This number is recorded on both the original andduplicate ballots. A duplication log records the unique control number, the initialsof the two people who conducted the duplication, and the total number of ballotsduplicated. Original ballots and duplicate ballots are secured when not in process.
Ballot Tabulation
The tallying of ballots may begin at 8:30am on Election Day. The results of the tallyof votes processed during the day shall not be produced until after 8pm on Election Day. After Election Day, we process and canvass ballots everyday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
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Auditor’s Office Closed
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Registration Deadlines:
Registration Deadlines, Military Ballots, Accessible Voting Units
Accessible Voting Units (AVU)
Military & Overseas Voters
Monday, October 8th - Transfer/ Mail & Online Registration Deadline
Ballots for Military & Overseas Voters will be mailed 45 days prior to Election Day. This additional time allows for those located in remote locations to receive their ballots. The Franklin County Election Department will be sending paper ballots on Friday, September 21st.
Military & Overseas voters also have the option to obtain their ballots electronically. Voters who request this method of delivery will begin receiving their ballot on Friday, September 21st.
Accessible Voting Units are equipped with audio and visual technology that allows voters that need assistance to vote more independently.
AVU’s are available at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office beginning 20 days prior to each election during office hours. On Election day, accessible voting units are available from 8:30am until 8:00pm.
This deadline applies to voter registration forms and address changes submitted by mail or online.
All voter registration forms must be postmarked by this deadline in order for the form to be valid. All registrations postmarked after the deadline will be processed after the General Election.
Monday, October 29th - In Person Registration DeadlineVoters who are new to Washington State or first time voters can register in person at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office’s until 5:00pm on Monday, October 29th.
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Target date for mailing Franklin County ballots
Accessible Voting Units available.
Last day ballots can be mailed for the November 6 General Election
Last day for In-Person registration for the November 6 General Election.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
VETERAN’S DAY
November
LEGAL HOLIDAY Auditor’s Office Closed
General Election Day! Ballot tabulation at 10:00am Election results available at 8:15pm
Certification Day
1:30pm @ Franklin County Election Center
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Ballot Inspection @ 2:00pm at the Franklin County Election Center
Ballot Inspection at 2:00pm
Ballot Tabulation at 4:00pm
Ballot Inspection at 2:00pm
Ballot Tabulation at 4:00pm
Ballot Duplication at 10:00am Ballot Tabulation at 4:00pm
Pre-Certification Day at 1:30pm at Franklin County Election Center
LEGAL HOLIDAY Auditor’s Office Closed
Thanksgiving Day Auditor’s Office Closed
Ballot Inspection @ 9:00am at the Franklin County Election Center
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Understanding Election Night Results
Ballots Left to Count After Election DayWhile Election Results are released at 8:15 PM they are in no way the final numbers. The Election Department tabulates as many ballots as possible up to Election Night. However, there are more ballots to be counted.
Voters have until 8:00 PM on Election Day to drop their ballot at one of the ballot drop boxes located throughout the county. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day. Even after Election Day the Election Department is accepting and processing ballots.
Results will be tabulated daily and updated on our website by 5:00 PM. Candidates can follow the number of ballots left on hand to count on our website, as well.
Do you continue counting through the night?No, the process begins again the following morning with ballots received on Election Day.
What are Over & Under Votes?Over Votes occur when a voter selects more than one candidate in a particular race. This error made by the voter is tabulated; however, no credit is given to either candidate.
Under Votes occur when a voter chooses not to vote in a particular race. The percentage of under votes is traditionally higher when a candidate is running unopposed.
Understanding Write-InsVotes cast for write-ins are tabulated for each contest that appears on the ballot. The number of write-in votes for each office must be reported, but votes for individual candidates do not need to be tallied unless it could make a difference in the outcome of the election.
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Who certifies the results?The Canvassing Board certifies all election results. The Board is comprised of the Franklin County Auditor, the Chair of the County Commissioners, and the Prosecuting Attorney. The Board reviews all challenged ballots.
What is a challenged ballot?As ballots are returned, election staff compare the signature of each voter against the signature that is on file to validate the ballot. Ballots that are not validated are placed into challenged status. Voters have until the day before certification to resolve their challenged status.
Certification
Challenged Ballot Reasons:
No Signature
In this case, the voter has forgotten to sign his or her envelope. When voters fail to sign their affidavit, election staff are unable to compare the signature of the voter against what is on file. The voter will receive a letter and phone call requesting that they submit a signature for second review.
Signature mismatches
When we are unable to match the voter’s original signature. Election law pro-vides voters with three options for re-signing their voter affidavit: • in person at the election office • by mail with copy of ID • by mail with two witnesses
Postmarked too late
Ballots returned through the United States Postal Service must be postmarked on or before Election Day. Ballots postmarked after Election Day will be reviewed by the County Canvassing Board.
Can I come observe?The entire process is completely open to the public, candidates and media. Certification of the General Election results by the Canvassing Board will take place Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:30pm in the Franklin County Election Center located at 116 N 3rd Ave in Pasco. No need to make a reservation, our doors are always open.
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Oath of Office
When will I take my oath?After the General Election results are certified on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 oaths will be mailed to candidates. Oaths will be administered to the candidates by the district to which they were elected. See the chart on the right to find when you can assume office.
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County Special Purpose Districts
Regular Term Begins
Administration and Repository of Oath
Citations
County Officials Executive Officers
January 1 No earlier than 10 days prior to assuming office, or at last regularly scheduled meet-ing. Oath retained by County Auditor.
RCW 29A.20.040RCW 36.16.040,060
District Court Judges Second Monday in January
Prior to entering the duties of the office.
RCW 3.34.070 RCW 3.34.080
City and Town Officials Executive Officers Municipal Court Judges
January 1 No earlier than 10 days prior to assuming office, or at last regularly scheduled meet-ing. Oath filed with County Auditor.
RCW 29A.20.030, 040 RCW 35.27, 120 RCW 35.23.081 RCW 35A.12.040, 080 RCW 35A, 13.160
Port District Commissioners January 1 No earlier than 10 days prior to assuming office, or at last regularly scheduled meeting.
RCW 29A.20.030, 040 RCW 53.12.172
Public Utility District Commissioners
January 1 Administered by an officer of the county in which the district is situated. No earlier than 10 days prior to assum-ing office, or at last regularly scheduled meeting. Oath re-tained by County Auditor.
RCW 29A.20.030, 040 RCW 54.12.100
School Directors Begins at first official meeting following certification of election
School officials are authorized to administer all oaths or affir-mations. Retained by County Auditor.
RCW 28A.343.360
Fire Protection District Commissioners District Secretary
January 1 No earlier than 10 days prior to assuming office, or at last regularly scheduled meet-ing. Oath retained by County Auditor.
RCW 29A.20.030, 040RCW 52.14.070, 080
Sewer, Water, Hospital Districts Commissioners
January 1 No earlier than 10 days prior to assuming office, or at last regularly scheduled meeting.
RCW 29A.20.030, 040RCW 57.12.030 RCW 70.44.040
Cemetery Districts January 1 No earlier than 10 days prior to assuming office, or at last regularly scheduled meeting. Retained by County Auditor.
RCW 29A.20.030, 040RCW 68.52.260
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Fran
klin Cou
nty Electio
ns Dep
artm
ent
Voter an
d Electio
n Data
Requ
est F
orm
1. P
rint you
r contact inform
ation
2. W
hat are yo
u interested
in purchasing?
□ New
ly registered Voter List From ___
___ to ___
___
(dates)
□
Email file to
me (no charge) e
xcep
t for matchba
cks
□CD
(+ $25
.00) □
Labe
ls (+
$10
basic cha
rge an
d $.00
6 pe
r labe
l)
Nam
e: ___
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
Cand
idate/Ca
mpa
ign:__
____
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____
_ Mailin
g Add
ress: _
____
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____
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___
Day Pho
ne: _
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____
_ Fax: ___
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___ Em
ail: __
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____
Fran
klin Cou
nty Electio
ns Dep
artm
ent
1016
N. 4
th Avenu
e / PO
Box 145
1 / Pa
sco, W
A 993
01
Phon
e: (50
9) 545
‐353
8 Fax (5
09) 5
43‐299
5 www.co.fran
klin.wa.us/elections
Electio
n Staff w
ill not dispe
rse po
litical adv
ice or strategy. W
e will do ou
r be
st to
provide
you
with
any
inform
ation we ha
ve using
the op
tions available be
low. Fo
r specialized
services, th
ere are several com
mercial
vend
ors listed on
the reverse side
who
wou
ld be ab
le to
mee
t you
r custom
ized
data processing
nee
ds.
□ Active vo
ter list /
no history By Hou
seho
ld: □y
es □
no Ju
risdictio
n:
terested
inpu
rcha
sing
?Option 1
Option 2
□ Active vo
ter list /
with history (not available by hou
seho
ld) Jurisdictio
n:
□
History of last five electio
ns
□
List spe
cific elections: (up
to 5) _
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
___
□ Walking
List (
Doe
s no
t include
voter history, A
dobe
PDF form
at only)
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
Option 6
□ Ch
alleng
ed Ballot L
ist
Option 7
5. Ackno
wledg
e an
d fin
alize yo
ur req
uest
It is th
e respon
sibility of th
e pu
rcha
ser to know
how
to use th
e da
ta in
the form
at provide
d. Electronic orde
rs are not
processed un
til p
aymen
t is received. Electronic orde
rs not paid for with
in 5 days will be cancelled. Any corrections or
othe
r con
cerns with
data must b
e brou
ght to ou
r attention with
in 48 ho
urs of purchase.
By accep
ting term
s be
low, I agree
that I will not use th
is data for c
ommercial purpo
ses an
d I ackno
wledg
e receipt o
f the
state
laws that pertain to
the use of voter registration da
ta printed
on the reverse side
of this form
.
□
Excel
□
Tab de
limite
d text file
Sign
ature:__
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
_Date:__
____
____
____
____
___T
ime:__
____
____
____
_
4. How
do yo
u wan
t you
r da
ta delivered
?
3. W
hat format wou
ld you
like
you
r da
ta in
, if a
pplicab
le?
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Re
ceived
___
____
____
Ba
se Cost___
____
____
____
____
____
___ Initia
ls ___
____
____
____
__
□ Daily Add
ed Voters ($25
.00)
From
____
__ to
____
__ (d
ates)
□ Labe
ls □
Emailed List
By Hou
seho
ld: □
yes □
no
By Hou
seho
ld: □
yes □
no
□ Matchba
ck Data Format: E
mail ($10
.50 + $2
.00/da
y) (T
ab delim
ited
text file only)
□ Mailed Ba
llot List
Lists for curren
t election an
d da
te(s) req
uested
are: __
____
____
____
____
____
__
or Spe
cify Precinct(s)
or Spe
cify Precinct(s)
or Spe
cify Precinct(s)
or Spe
cify Precinct(s)
□ Co
untywide
Jurisdictio
n:
Jurisdictio
n:
Jurisdictio
n:
Jurisdictio
n:
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Sign
ature:__
____
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____
____
____
____
____
____
_Date:__
____
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____
___T
ime:__
____
____
____
_
All files are in
tab
delim
ited
form
at unless specified
by in #3 of the
order fo
rm or othe
r arrang
emen
ts have be
en m
ade. B
asic
instructions and
data fie
ld description
s come with all o
rders. D
ata is only curren
t as of the
tim
e the repo
rt is run
and
is sub
ject
to cha
nge ba
sed on
normal voter registration an
d election
activities.
Commercial Ven
dors
Legal lim
its on
the
availa
bility an
d use of voter reg
istration da
ta
RCW
29A
.08.72
0 Registration, voting records – As pu
blic records – In
form
ation furnishe
d – Restriction
s, con
fide
ntiality.
(1) In the case of v
oter registration records received
throu
gh the
dep
artm
ent of licensing or an agen
cy designa
ted un
der RC
W
29A.08.31
0, the
iden
tity of the
office or agency at which any particular individu
al registered to vote is not available for pu
blic
inspection
and
sha
ll no
t be
disclosed
to the pu
blic. A
ny record of a particular individu
al's cho
ice no
t to reg
ister to vote at an office
of the
dep
artm
ent of licensing or a state agency de
sign
ated
und
er RCW
29A
.08.31
0 is not available for pu
blic in
spection
and
any
inform
ation regarding such a cho
ice by
a particular individu
al sha
ll no
t be
disclosed
to the pu
blic.
(2) S
ubject to the restrictions of R
CW 29A
.08.71
0 an
d 40
.24.06
0, poll b
ooks, p
recinct lists, and
current lists of registered vo
ters are
public records and
must be
mad
e available for pu
blic in
spection
and
cop
ying
und
er such reason
able rules and
regulations as the
coun
ty aud
itor or secretary of state m
ay prescribe
. The
cou
nty au
ditor or secretary of state sha
ll prom
ptly fu
rnish curren
t lists of
registered
voters in his or he
r po
ssession
, at actual rep
rodu
ction cost, to an
y pe
rson
req
uesting such in
form
ation. The
lists shall n
ot
be used for the pu
rpose of m
ailin
g or delivering an
y ad
vertisem
ent or offer fo
r an
y prop
erty, estab
lishm
ent, organ
ization, produ
ct,
or service or for the pu
rpose of m
ailin
g or delivering an
y solicitation for mon
ey, services, or an
ything
of v
alue
. How
ever, the
lists
and labe
ls m
ay be used
for an
y po
litical purpo
se. The
cou
nty au
ditor or secretary of state m
ust prov
ide a copy
of R
CW 29A
.08.74
0 to the
person requ
esting
the
material tha
t is relea
sed un
der this section
. RCW
29A
.08.74
0 Violation
s of restricted use of registered voter data – Pe
nalties – Liab
ilities.
(1) A
ny person who
uses registered
voter data furnishe
d un
der RC
W 29A
.08.72
0 for the pu
rpose of m
ailin
g or delivering an
y ad
vertisem
ent or offer fo
r an
y prop
erty, e
stab
lishm
ent, organ
ization, produ
ct, o
r service or fo
r the pu
rpose of m
ailin
g or delivering
any solicitation for mon
ey, services, or an
ything
of v
alue
is guilty of a class C fe
lony
pun
isha
ble by
imprison
men
t in a state
correction
al fa
cility for a pe
riod
of n
ot m
ore than
five yea
rs or a fin
e of not m
ore than
ten
tho
usan
d do
llars or bo
th such fin
e an
d im
prison
men
t, and
is liab
le to ea
ch person prov
ided
such ad
vertisem
ent or solicitation, witho
ut the
person's consen
t, fo
r the
nuisan
ce value
of such pe
rson
having to dispo
se of it, which value
is herein establishe
d at five dollars fo
r ea
ch item
mailed or
delivered
to the pe
rson
's residen
ce. H
owever, a person who
mails or de
livers an
y ad
vertisem
ent, offer, o
r solicitation for a po
litical
purpose is not liab
le und
er this section un
less the
person is liab
le und
er sub
section (2) o
f this section. For purpo
ses of this
subsection
, two or m
ore attached
pap
ers or she
ets or two or m
ore pa
pers tha
t are en
closed
in the
sam
e en
velope
or containe
r or
are folded
tog
ethe
r are on
e item
. Merely ha
ving
a m
ailbox or othe
r receptacle fo
r mail o
n or nea
r the pe
rson
's residen
ce is not an
indication
tha
t the pe
rson
con
sented
to receive the ad
vertisem
ent or solicitation. A class action may be brou
ght to recov
er
damages und
er this section, and
the
cou
rt m
ay award a reason
able attorne
y's fee to any
party recov
ering da
mages und
er this
section.
(2) Each pe
rson
furnishe
d da
ta und
er RCW
29A
.08.72
0 shall take reason
able precautions designe
d to assure that the
data is not
used
for the pu
rpose of m
ailin
g or delivering an
y ad
vertisem
ent or offer fo
r an
y prop
erty, estab
lishm
ent, organ
ization, produ
ct, o
r service or fo
r the pu
rpose of m
ailin
g or delivering an
y solicitation for mon
ey, services, or an
ything
of v
alue
. How
ever, the
data may
be used for an
y po
litical purpo
se. W
here fa
ilure to exercise due
care in carrying ou
t this respo
nsibility results in
the
data be
ing used
for such purpo
ses, the
n such person is jo
intly an
d severally liab
le fo
r da
mages und
er sub
section (1) o
f this section alon
g with an
y othe
r pe
rson
liab
le und
er sub
section (1) o
f this section for the misuse of such da
ta.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Re
ceived
___
____
____
Ba
se Cost___
____
____
____
____
____
___ Initials __
____
____
____
___
Labe
ls & Lists, B
ellevue
(800
) 842
‐547
8
Data Re
sources, Olympia
(360
) 754
‐822
0
Mail N
orthwest/FPS, Tacom
a (253
) 565
‐286
6
Data Su
pply, Tacom
a
(253
) 922
‐349
4
or Spe
cify Precinct(s)
Rep
ort Description
s
Voter List includ
es data such as vo
ter ID num
ber, voter nam
e, residen
tial and
mailin
g ad
dress, precinct,
registration
date an
d election
s vo
ted. V
oter lists can be
req
uested
cou
ntyw
ide or fo
r a specific district.
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
Option 7
New
ly Registered Voter List includ
esne
wly registered voters from
the
tim
e the Co
unty in
itially m
ails
ballo
ts throu
gh the
in‐person registration
cutoff d
ate.
Walking
List is a spe
cific rep
ort that com
es in Ado
be PDF form
at only. It can be
req
uested
for a specific
district and
is ordered
by precinct num
ber an
d street add
ress. Th
is rep
ort is primarily used by can
dida
te
and campa
igns to “w
alk the district.”
Mailed / Returne
d Ballot (M
atchba
ck) Listis a list of v
oters that have be
en m
ailed ba
llots and
inform
ation
abou
t whe
ther or no
t their ba
llot ha
s be
en returne
d. Fields includ
e vo
ter id num
ber, issue da
te, return
date, and
precinct.
Challeng
ed Ballot List is a list of b
allots currently cha
lleng
ed during the sign
ature verification stage of
returned
processing. Please no
te tha
t just becau
se a person’s na
me ap
pears on
this list it can
not be
assumed
tha
t their ba
llot will not be coun
ted
Option 1 & 2
Daily Add
ed Voters is a com
puter file or printed
mailin
g labe
ls of v
oters ad
ded each day prior to an
election
.
Option 6